Public Data Interface Layer

Build user-friendly interface layers on top of public government databases to make the data more accessible and searchable. This business model takes hard-to-use public data and transforms it into valuable, easy-to-access information.

Key Points:

• Business Model Examples:

  • Import Genius: Makes customs data accessible
  • Due Deal (UK): Aggregates and presents company data
  • Companies House Interface (UK)
  • ASIC Data Interface (Australia)

• Core Value Proposition:

  • Take publicly available government data
  • Create user-friendly interfaces
  • Make data searchable
  • Clean up and organize information
  • Present it in an accessible format

• Revenue Opportunities:

  • Charge for access to cleaned/organized data
  • Premium features for advanced searching
  • Data analysis and visualization tools

• Market Validation:

  • Import Genius is successful with customs data
  • Due Deal successful in UK market
  • IBISWorld generates $100M+ using similar model with research data

• Geographic Opportunities:

  • Different countries have different public data requirements
  • Each market could support its own interface business
  • Particularly strong in countries with mandatory public disclosures